Painting advice please.

[Crusader]

Hi people,
So the ST-1 kit turned up today ( oh-yeah ) and the daughter says yes I want it that colour but with black crosses on it. Is it difficult to paint a pattern on top of a solid colour, and should I then put a clear coat on top?

Thanks in advance..
Neil

[wokkaboy]

Hi Neil,
can you please post a rough sketch of the layout your daughter wants ? If the crosses will be large then you should be able to tape it off and paint the crosses or get a stencil made up in vinyl could be an option.
If the crosses will be small then I think a template/stencil would be the only option

[Crusader]

Hi, sure. What I'll do is get her to do it. Once done I'll post it up.

Thanks
Neil

[Crusader]

She would like me to do something like this...

[dingobass]

Cut out stencils would be the easiest way

[stan]

and yes to a clear over the top

[Crusader]

ok, thanks guys..

[wokkaboy]

Hi Neil if you know a signwriter best get them to cut the crosses out of some vinyl or clear contact. Put down your base colour, then put the vinyl over with the crosses cut out. I used this method to get the stars on the Australian flag.
Otherwise get some contact or adhesive vinyl and a sharp blade and cut the crosses out.
Good luck let us know how you go !

[Crusader]

Thanks for the advice, I'll show how I get on..